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Dad poured tea into a blue mug.
What does Mug mean?
A mug is a cup with a handle.
Dictionary definition
a cup with a handle, usually used for warm drinks.
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Mug in a sentence
medium
The ceramic mug kept the cocoa warm.
hard
A sturdy mug is easier to hold because the handle gives your fingers a safe grip.
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What does mug mean?
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Practice 2
Which word is closest in meaning to mug?
Cup is close in meaning to mug in many contexts.
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Which word is an antonym or useful contrast for mug?
Plate contrasts with mug.
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MeaningMug means A mug is a cup with a handle.
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Word family
Mug word family
Base word
mug
noun
mugs
Plural form for more than one mug.
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Hint for students
A mug is a cup with a handle, often used for hot drinks.
Common mix-up
Mug is not the same as cup. A mug is usually sturdier and has a handle, often for hot drinks.
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Write one sentence that shows mug without using the word mug. Example: I held the handle of the heavy cup while drinking tea. Clue words: handle, heavy cup, tea Now try your own sentence. Ask: Does my sentence show a handled cup for a drink?
Teacher prompt
Ask students to explain this model sentence: "Dad poured hot cocoa into a mug with a handle." Why does mug fit better than plate?
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